FAQs

Yes, Cavalier Homes has a great range of upgrade inclusion options available for you to choose from.

Yes, our new home designs at Cavalier Homes are flexible and can be modified. However, with our large range of pre-designed custom options most of our customers find we already have a pre-drawn solution for them, that has been designed with cost effectiveness, form and function in mind.

The registered builder is ultimately responsible for your new home. At Cavalier Homes all of our offices have their own registered builder.

When you purchased your block of land, you should have been provided with a Section 32 which is a legal document detailing the terms and conditions relating to the land block. You are required to provide this document to Cavalier Homes, along with any special requirements stated by the Developer for your land.

At Cavalier Homes we value honesty in building. Our marketing campaigns and promotions offer genuine value for money. You deserve truth, not smoke and mirrors!

If a mortgage is required, you will need to give Cavalier Homes a copy of the Loan Approval Letter authorised by your financial institution confirming that you have arranged your finance. As soon as you have signed your mortgage documents, we will need the Mortgage Confirmation Letter signed and stamped by the bank. If a mortgage is not required, we required a Verification of Funds Letter, authorised and returned by your financial institution, or a copy of your current bank statement.

There are five main factors to consider.

1. Your new home design
2. The quality of your new homes construction
3. Is the builder a local like you
4. The price of your new home
5. What’s included in your price

Your new home design By choosing a builder that has a large and diverse range of plans you could have a better chance of finding a design that will suit your style and budget. At Cavalier Homes we have over 80 plans with over 200 design combinations allowing you to peronalise any option to suit your individual needs. That’s part of the Cavalier difference. The quality of your new homes construction Many large builders take the approach of building to the minimum requirements governing the building industry. We don’t take chances with the quality of your homes construction. Speak to one of our consultants or the actual builder to learn more about the emphasis we place on building you a quality home, and how that differs to many in the industry.  That’s part of the Cavalier difference. Is the builder a local like you? Whilst this question may sound unusual, its actually very important as it relates to reputation. At Cavalier Homes our Builders are locals, there children probably go to the same school as your children, they may even buy their groceries in the same shop as you. Their reputation for being a great builder in the area is very important to them and one that they go to great lengths to maintain. With some companies you’ll never have the opportunity to meet the registered builder. At Cavalier Homes you can, that’s part of the Cavalier difference. The price of your new home At Cavalier Homes we recognise purchasing a new home is probably the biggest personal financial investment you’ll make in your life. We have a philosophy of honesty in pricing. There is no “hidden extra cost” in our pricing. When you combine that with our international buying power, you get great old fashion honest to goodness pricing.   That’s part of the Cavalier difference. What’s included in your price We understand that everyone is different, just because you want a smaller home may not mean that you want scrimp on your internal fixtures and fittings, equally if you’ve stretched the budget to purchase a large home you may not be able to include extra luxury fittings. We have negotiated products at amazing prices with our suppliers that mean we can offer you three specification levels with each of our homes. That’s part of the Cavalier difference.

Most new subdivisions comply with the relevant flood zone requirements. However, in older areas and subdivisions, the actual land may be below the designated Australian Height Datum levels (AHD). If your block is designated in a flood zone by your local council, additional costs may be incurred to raise the base and slab structure to comply with the AHD and with local authority regulations. You may be required to obtain a Planning Permit.

Cavalier Homes can supply you with a sign to erect on your land showing the owner’s name, and the land address.

Sometimes your land needs to have fill added in order to build the house on a level surface. If the fill is more than recommended or not compacted as recommended, this can cause problems. Getting a soil test allows Cavalier Homes to give you a more accurate quote for the base of your new home.

During you colour selection process, you will select items which form part of our Standard Inclusions, choosing colours from the manufacturers’ range for items such as:

• Bricks
• Kitchen and bathroom features and accessories
• Tiles for your new kitchen, ensuite and bathroom
• External and internal paint
• Roof, gutter and fascia

There are established guidelines for foundations and footings. Soil Surveys are required together with your planned house design in order to determine this.

Termite management involves reducing the chances that major damage is caused to your house by termite infestations. Termites cause more damage to Australian houses than fire, floods and storms combined – damage that is not covered by household insurance. The Building Regulations require all new buildings, including alterations and extensions, built within designated termite infested areas, to have some form of management against termite attack. The Building Code of Australia provides two alternative strategies for termite management: the use of termite resistant materials for the primary structural elements, or the installation of a chemical or physical barrier system. In the areas that have termites (yes some areas like New Zealand and Tasmania don’t have them), Cavalier Homes will install the relevant termite protection system to protect your home. Source: Building Commission Australia

Your land may have been a flood zone years ago, or more recently. New drainage that’s been installed may mean that it’s not obvious anymore. Speak to your local Council for further information.

1. Will the levels on your site change?
2. What are your land levels and contours?
3. Are there any retaining walls on yours or neighbouring properties?
4. Is sewerage connected to your land?
5. Are boundary pegs on the land?
6. Is power connected?
7. What stage of development are neighbouring properties in?
8. Are water and water mains connected?
9. Is there a storm water pit?
10. Is there a discharge point?
11. Is there a gas connection point at the land?
12. We need to be sure we are looking at the correct site.
13. Is the subdivision complete?
14. Is there existing fencing?
15. Are there any site barriers?
16. Are there trees on your site or adjoining sites?
17. Are there footpaths on your site?
18. Is there a roll over kerb, a kerb opening or a vehicle crossing point on your site?
19. Is there good access to your site, is it steep or will we have access difficulty with excessive water?

Prior to preparing a contract Cavalier Homes needs to understand the levels of your block. This information is supplied in the survey test.

Existing retaining walls on your lot or your neighbour’s lot can impact your foundation in its design and cost. Any load or stress in the land needs to be allowed for.

A tennis court is rarely flat, the same can be said for most blocks of land. Site levels and contour reports show the fall of your land. This information will help Cavalier Homes design the correct structure orientation, location for your new home.

A home with a concrete floor this stage is reached when the concrete is poured & complete. A home with a timber floor and base brickwork this stage is reached when the concrete footings for the floor are poured and the base brickwork is built to floor level; A home with a timber floor and no base brickwork this stage is reached when the stumps, piers or columns are completed;  (NB: the actual laying of the timber floor is completed at a later stage).

Material used on outside of exterior walls.

Final stage is the completion of works for the balance of the Contract.

Fix Out is a claimable stage when all internal cladding, architraves, skirting, doors, built-in shelves, baths, basins, troughs, sinks, cabinets and cupboards of a home are fitted and fixed in position.

Frame stage is when wall frames and trusses are standing.

Is once all works are complete and final payments are made the keys are handed over and the owner takes possession.

The home’s external wall cladding is fixed, (if a timber base) the timber flooring is laid, roofing is on and external doors are fixed (even if those doors are only temporary).

Plate height is relevant in Western Australia only, and means the Brickwork is complete and ready for the roof frame.

Practical Completion is a term used in some states meaning the building works are complete except for minor omissions and defects.

Sarking is building wrap/paper which collects condensation under the surface of a roof top.

Site start is the building term used to describe the time when building works physically commence on your land.

Thermal efficiency of home in relation to North, its insulation capability and other factors.

A roof falls all one way it has no hips or ridges.

Planning permits check proposed buildings in comply with town planning guidelines. Reword to Planning permit or Development Application (depending on your state) may be needed to check that proposed building complies with town planning guidelines or to try to obtain approval to deviate slightly from guidelines.

It’s a Concrete floor slab where beams are formed between raised sand base course.

A slab is concrete that forms the base of a building e.g. the foundation/floor.

It’s when an Engineer determines the soils bearing capability and likelihood of hitting rock.

A Waffle slab is a concrete floor slab where beams are formed between polystyrene blocks.

It’s a connection point from town supply of water.

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Seeing your new home come together is exciting. Visiting your home during construction can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Site visits can be arranged through Cavalier Homes in a way that ensures your safety and those people working on your home.

Yes we do use local Trades people to build your new home. They are often more careful and provide better quality workmanship because they are locals too and they don’t want a bad reputation in the local community. It also provides work for locals boosting the local economy.